The Wanted Series: Complete Box Set

Wanted #1-5

by Kelly Elliott

Contains adult language and content.

Included in box set is five full novels, one novella and three short stories from WANTED, SAVED, AND FAITHFUL. As well as the first three chapters of WITHOUT YOU.
Synopsis of each book:

BOOK ONE WANTED -
Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18-year-old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone.
The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team and not to mention, her brother's best friend.
Gunner only has two passions in life, football and his grandfather’s ranch, until he falls for his best friends little sister. He will stop at nothing to show Ellie how much he wants her, even if it means he has to move faster than she would like.
Will Ellie ever be able to let go of the past and let him into her heart, and will Gunner be patient enough to wait for her?

BOOK TWO SAVED -
Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff.
Jeff’s dream is to raise horses on his ranch in Mason with the only women who has ever filled his heart and soul. He’s completely bewitched by the passionate and ever outspoken Ari, but needs to do right for the child that could possibly be his

BOOK THREE FAITHFUL -
After Heather Lambert’s parents died in a tragic car accident her senior year of high school, she refuses to let anyone into her heart for fear of being hurt again.
Josh knows the moment he lays eyes on Heather that she is the one he’s been waiting for. During months of obstacles and denied feelings, he is rejected by her time and time again.
When he finally wins her love, Josh and Heather start planning their future together…until Heather receives one bit of news she never wanted to hear again.

BOOK THREE 1/2 BELIEVE (novella) -
Brad and Amanda are finally living the life they dreamed for themselves. However, Brad still carries the guilt from missing out on Amanda’s first pregnancy with their daughter, Maegan, and has been unable to forgive himself. The ultimate blessing to right the memories of his past is given to him when they learn they are pregnant again. Another baby means a second chance for Brad to try and forgive himself for the pain he caused the woman he loves and to show her how much she means to him.
Will this Christmas bring the healing that Brad needs to move on and let go of the guilt? Or will an unexpected visit from his parents cause a rift in his family?

BOOK FOUR CHERISHED -
Jessie Rhodes has been in love with Scott Reynolds for most of her life. But he ran away from her once, leaving her heartbroken.
When they find their way back to one another, things seem to fall into place, and they begin to plan their future together…
Until Scott’s ex-fiancée deceives them all. With yet another broken heart, it is Jessie’s turn to run away. During her retreat, she meets an intriguing man, and they form a bond that makes Jessie question everything.

BOOK FIVE A FOREVER LOVE -
The moment Garrett Mathews sees the woman of his dreams, he vows to fight with everything he has to win Emma Birk’s heart. Garrett will embark on the longest, hardest struggle of his life to make his dreams a reality.
Emma Birk has every intention of focusing on her last year of high school with no interruptions—until she lays eyes on the one person who will end up turning her whole world upside down. Emma attempts to avoid the feelings she quickly develops for Garrett, only to start slowly giving in to his endless pursuit of her.
As life throws twists and turns at Garrett and Emma, their commitment to each other is tested as they determine if they have a forever love.

Genres: Romance, Ebooks, Westerns, New Adult

1200 pages, ebook

First published June 16, 2014

About the author

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings.

Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.

Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.

www.kellyelliottauthor.com

Reviews

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought the box set JUST so I could read the short stories and the preview at the end. OMG I could not put my tablet down! Kelly did a magnificent job of writing short stories for Gunner and Ellie, Jeff and Ari, and Josh and Heather. Gunner and Ellie's story is my personal favorite and gave me the biggest book hangover. If you have not read the wanted series, please read it! You will fall in love with all of the characters and just constantly want MORE! Also, the preview to Without You left me hanging! I forgot it was only 3 chapters and I kept trying to turn the page, only to discover I had finished the preview. Such a good read!

[Lu Bielefeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Liked it!
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It was nice to reread it all again in a box. It was like seeing old friends and remembering the crazy things we did together, LOL!

[Allison · Rating 2 out of 5]

First time I have read this author and bought the series on a special sale. The first book (Wanted) was so difficult to get through because I could not stand the main character, Ellie. Her character was so "wishy washy" and immature. I loved Gunner, but just kept thinking "please just leave this girl already." Her constant return to something her mother said to her at the age of 7 was really disturbing. Her mother was an abusive (emotional) mother who did not offer Ellie love, but her brother did everything in his power to show his love for her and take care of her. Gunner did everything he could do to show is love and she kept returning to what her mother said at 7 years old. It just seemed overdone. I did like Ari, Ellie's best friend, and may continue reading the series after I take a break for a bit to recover from the train wreck that was Ellie.

[PAULA · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE WANTED SERIES (Boxed Set) by KELLY ELLIOTT

I have been a fan of Kelly Elliott since I read Wanted and as a fan, this boxed set is a must. Ther short stories are so lovely and it's nice to read again the life of the characters I have grown to love. Kelly writes one of the most amazing romantic and family theme stories ever and I love her books. I love all her works and I am looking forward to reading another series that is based on the children of the characters in the Wanted series.

♥♥♥♥♥

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[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich hab noch nie ganze 13 Tage für eine komplette Serie gebraucht!!!! Man bekommt hier für sein Geld einiges, die Stories sind sehr nett, unterschiedlich, aber gegen Ende hin wurde es mir dann schon zu viel Liebe, Friede, Freude, Eierkuchen - die Epiloge hätte ich nicht gebraucht!
Ansonsten empfehlenswert!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My Sweet Swoony Cowboys!!!

This has become one of favorite series! I love a good cowboy story, but holy hell when you throw 6 (that’s right 6!!!!!) cowboys into the same boxset, Lord have mercy!!!!

I am not sure I can pick a favorite couple because I loved them all so very much and all for different reasons. By the time I read the last word, I felt like I was part of this family. These characters, all in their own special way, work themselves into your heart and take root with absolutely no intention of leaving. And I for one am totally okay with that.

The men are strong and loyal and love their women with such passion it leaps off the page at you. They are not afraid to show their emotional sides which just makes them all that much more sexier to me. The women are sweet and fiercely love their men all while being strong leading ladies in their own right. Together as best friends they build a life together and share the good, the bad and the ugly and I loved being a part of it.

I cannot wait to leap into the series about the kids!!!!!

[Anaïs · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 out of 5 Stars for a loveable group a friends from Texas and their individual quest for a HEA

Wanted is a series about a group of high school and college friends from Austin, TX and how they all support each other in their quest for happiness, love and a happily ever after. You will find out about 5 couples and the story of how they got together, sometimes trough thick and thin.

So to begin with, let me start off by saying that in this review, I want to consider the box set as a whole while I’ll be reviewing the different books individually as well.

To be very objective, I think that this is the kind of series you shouldn’t be reading back to back because it gets kind of redundant in the way the story pans out: the HEA is basically always the same and ends with marriage, pregnancy and babies. However, once I started this box set, I couldn’t put it down as it was super easy to go with the flow.

What I liked:

Each book mainly relates to one couple (and how they get together) and is always written in dual POV. But what makes this series so special is that a) couples from previous books are never quite left out, and still play an important part (so no withdrawal on that end) and b) the author skilfully brings in another (generally struggling) couple and their own dual POVs. So when one couple finally manages to sort their crap out, the other couple takes over. Believe me, there is never a dull moment in this series and you are always left wanting to find out more.

It really wasn’t a confusing read at all, although it might sound like it with all the points of view and sometimes more than 10-12 characters. I was impressed of how easy it was for me to differentiate everyone (because I am one to get quite easily confused)

What I didn’t like:

The negative parts of this box set, which you definitely will want to consider before picking it up and planning to read it back to back is that it might become quite redundant, and lots of stuff that happens in this book has to be taken with a good pinch of salt. The setting is in Texas and the guys are around 21-22, while the girls are 18. The guys have finished their college education while the girls stop their own college education halfway through (if they even get to that point). As soon as they meet their soulmate, the girls drop everything and can’t help but think about marriage and babies (and the guys are totally up for that) and all couples move to the country to leave together in one and the same village. And about halfway through the series, the girls are on their second baby and they are not even 21.

And plot wise, the guys are always reformed manwhores who suddenly become the most romantic person when they find the girl of their dreams, who is generally a virgin or very unexperienced. I don’t really know if this can be deemed as realistic. I would understand if it were the case for 2 out of 5 couples maybe - but each and every couple? Really?

So was the book predictable? I would say that once the couples found each other, their lives together were definitely predictable. Yet, until they had actually found each other, their individual quests were always different and never boring (although I found myself speculating more than once what would happen and often ended up being right - the author must have a mind working similarly to mine!).

I was also a bit disappointed hat some characters had striking similarities and were almost interchangeable: some characters would use exactly the same expressions, same swear words, and not have a trademark dialogue or character of their own. Sure, when a group of friends hang out with each other they pick up each others expression, but it might have been a tad too much.

And some expressions kept on being used and re-used to an incredible extent that made them (kind of) annoying. And those were the same lines coming from completely different people at least once or twice on every page of the book:
“I love you.”
“I love you so much.”
“I love you more than life itself.”
“I would be lost without you.”
“I am going to make love to you now.” (I read somewhere that actions sometimes speak louder than words, btw)

So yes, as you can tell, there is a fair amount of cheese and schmaltz but really it didn’t bother me that much or made it a horrendous read. Of course, I noticed and laughed about it, but it wasn’t annoying me like some other books do (cue S.C. Stephens books).

And thank god this box set offered really nice steamy scenes to make it all the more interesting! Kudos on those.

And to sum it up…

I really liked the way the story flows through out the book and always kept you wanting more. In terms of writing you will actually be able to follow the author’s progression very easily. The first book in the series remains quite light in terms of the storyline (a little too easy and predictable) and full of grammatical issues, missing words, typos and wrong punctuation (or total lack of thereof). The second book was much better both in terms of editing and storyline, and by the fourth book it was almost perfect. I very much liked the language, the flow and the way the story was built so I could close an eye on the editing mistakes of the first books in the set.

I rate this only 4 stars because the storyline is not realistic enough for me, but it was really gripping and I enjoyed it even despite of the sappy love confessions. Also, the price of the box set was a definite bargain, and an entertaining one at that, so I would recommend this to anyone who can close an eye on the negative points I called out.

[Kyra Newbill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Kelly Elliot and the whole Wanted Gang!

I am re-reading these books for the, I don't even know how many times I've read them! I love the whole friend/family gang and have always enjoyed reading each of their stories!

[Nicole Noell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! Love! Love! Love! Probably one of my favorite all time book series ever so far. Just the love and passion throughout this whole series is just amazing. Can’t wait to read the love wanted in Texas series soon 🥰

[Tosha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't normally write reviews because I'm not the best at putting my feelings into writing so I shouldn't criticize a proven authors work, but I've read several other reviews which wrote many negatives and still have 4 or 5 stars. When I'm choosing a book I look at the stars first then read the reviews after I finish. So here is for those who choose the same way I do.

This is the first I've read from Kelly Elliot and was highly recommended from a friend and It was on sale so I had to get it. I have a real love/hate for this series. Maybe it's a hate/love. Anyway, here we go.

The series as a whole annoyed me, from swear words and expressions that every character used in the exact same way. To the excessive sex scenes.

Jesus H. Christ used 70 times by almost every character just became so annoying I would skip the entire sentence. The dialog was so similar from character to character that I constantly forgot who was speaking.

Now don't get me wrong I enjoy the hot and steamy or slow and passionate sex as the next girl. However, each book came with character change to keep up with the other stories, which I usually enjoy, but just to break off to share a few paragraphs of story than right into a sex scene for 5 or more pages is not needed. If the dialog was different with each sex scene I may have actually read it, but apparently 5 couples coming from different backgrounds have sex the exact same way. This comes again with the excessive "I need you" "I want you". I could go on and on, but I won't.


Ellie and Gunner
I was rolling my eyes throughout the entire first book. I enjoyed the story line, however Gunner's story was way too good to be true. The ultimate playboy instantly turned ultimate romantic with one look at Ellie, and absolutely no second thought about any other women, come on. Gunner is way to sappy for my taste. Ellie is needy but given her past is understandable and gets better throughout the series.

Jeff and Ari
This story is back and fourth since they can't admit their love for each other. This was much more of an enjoyable and unexpected story line. Ari is one of the characters with the repetitive expressions. This book kept me much more stuck only because of the story line.

Josh and Heather
For me, this was the best book in the series. If their story could be pulled out of the other books and put all into one, it would be one of my favorites. Heather can never catch a break and just have that perfect ever after like all her fiends. There is more suspense and I couldn't stop reading. It did of course came with the added characters, basically only to add sex, which I could have gone without. At this point in the series when there was a character switch I became angry and usually stopped reading and came back later. Or I would read the first few pages and when the sex started I skipped to the next chapter.

Brad and Amanda
This is only a novella since most of their story has already been told within the other books. I almost completely skipped this one since it came after a cliffhanger at the end of Josh and Heathers story which wasn't explained until the next book. Anyway, since both characters are over the big bump I their marriage and starting to move forward, this book (without giving any spoilers) is very blah with added sex.

Scott and Jessie
Even though this was Scott and Jessie's story I think I got more story of everyone else than I did them. Again I skipped a lot of chapters in this book because of the excessive sex. Overall this was one of the best story lines in the book.

This series was not my favorite but it wasn't the worst I ever read. It's not one I would read over and over but I may recommend it if someone was in a book funk.

[Tosha]

Not my favorite but not awful.

I don't normally write reviews because I'm not the best at putting my feelings into writing so I shouldn't criticize a proven authors work, but I've read several other reviews which wrote many negatives and still have 4 or 5 stars. When I'm choosing a book I look at the stars first then read the reviews after I finish. So here is for those who choose the same way I do.

This is the first I've read from Kelly Elliot and was highly recommended from a friend and It was on sale so I had to get it. I have a real love/hate for this series. Maybe it's a hate/love. Anyway, here we go.

The series as a whole annoyed me, from swear words and expressions that every character used in the exact same way. To the excessive sex scenes.

Jesus H. Christ used 70 times by almost every character just became so annoying I would skip the entire sentence. The dialog was so similar from character to character that I constantly forgot who was speaking.

Now don't get me wrong I enjoy the hot and steamy or slow and passionate sex as the next girl. However, each book came with character change to keep up with the other stories, which I usually enjoy, but just to break off to share a few paragraphs of story than right into a sex scene for 5 or more pages is not needed. If the dialog was different with each sex scene I may have actually read it, but apparently 5 couples coming from different backgrounds have sex the exact same way. This comes again with the excessive "I need you" "I want you". I could go on and on, but I won't.


Ellie and Gunner
I was rolling my eyes throughout the entire first book. I enjoyed the story line, however Gunner's story was way too good to be true. The ultimate playboy instantly turned ultimate romantic with one look at Ellie, and absolutely no second thought about any other women, come on. Gunner is way to sappy for my taste. Ellie is needy but given her past is understandable and gets better throughout the series.

Jeff and Ari
This story is back and fourth since they can't admit their love for each other. This was much more of an enjoyable and unexpected story line. Ari is one of the characters with the repetitive expressions. This book kept me much more stuck only because of the story line.

Josh and Heather
For me, this was the best book in the series. If their story could be pulled out of the other books and put all into one, it would be one of my favorites. Heather can never catch a break and just have that perfect ever after like all her fiends. There is more suspense and I couldn't stop reading. It did of course came with the added characters, basically only to add sex, which I could have gone without. At this point in the series when there was a character switch I became angry and usually stopped reading and came back later. Or I would read the first few pages and when the sex started I skipped to the next chapter.

Brad and Amanda
This is only a novella since most of their story has already been told within the other books. I almost completely skipped this one since it came after a cliffhanger at the end of Josh and Heathers story which wasn't explained until the next book. Anyway, since both characters are over the big bump I their marriage and starting to move forward, this book (without giving any spoilers) is very blah with added sex.

Scott and Jessie
Even though this was Scott and Jessie's story I think I got more story of everyone else than I did them. Again I skipped a lot of chapters in this book because of the excessive sex. Overall this was one of the best story lines in the book.

This series was not my favorite but it wasn't the worst I ever read. It's not one I would read over and over but I may recommend it if someone was in a book funk.

[Autumn Breier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read the three short stories.

Short Stories
5 out of 5 Stars
I loved getting to see more of Ellie, Gunner, Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh.

Wanted
5 out of 5 Stars
Wanted was my first book by Kelly Elliott but it won't be my last. I loved Wanted and can't wait to continue on with the series. I loved Gunner and Ellie!

Saved
5 out of 5 Stars
Saved was the second book in the Wanted Series. Saved was Ari and Jeff's book. I really enjoyed Saved and can't wait to continue on with the series. I can't wait to read Josh and Heather's book.

Faithful
5 out of 5 Stars
Faithful was the third book in the Wanted Series. Faithful was Josh and Heather's story. I really enjoy reading Josh and Heather's story. Faithful was my favorite in the Wanted Series so far and I can't wait to continue with the Wanted Series.

Believe
4 out of 5 Stars
Believe is book 3.5 in the Wanted Series. Believe is a quick and enjoyable Christmas novella. Believe follows Brad and Amanda.

Cherished
4.5 out of 5 Stars
Cherished was the fourth book in the Wanted Series by Kelly Elliott. I enjoyed Cherished. Cherished was Scott and Jessie's story.

A Forever Love
4.5 out of 5 Stars
A Forever Love is book five in the Wanted Series. I really enjoyed reading about how Emma and Garrett fell in love. I really enjoyed the Wanted Series.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well let me start off by saying I read all the stories in the Wanted Series as they were released. I purchased this box set when it was first released at the discounted price to have the books all in one spot as well to read the 3 short stories of Gunner/Ellie, Jeff/Ari and Josh /Heather. OMGosh I just LOVED LOVED the short storis. Josh and Heather's was my favorite. I think Gunner and Ellie's was the most real and hit close to home in some aspects. Kelly did a great job giving us insight to what has happened with the couples and their families which aided in my read of the next generation installment Love Wanted in Texas which revolves around the kids. While you dont need to read the short stories for that though. All my ratings for the Wanted series combined with the short stories is a 5star PLUS. So he you havent already read this series then here is your chance. Not go, ReadOn!

[Samantha Stinnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this series in the past but when I ran across something on line it brought this book series to my mind and thought I really would like to re-read it as I really enjoyed the couples there lives and how all the books interlocked together showing how they grew as individuals, couple and a group of friends then throw int he families and they all worked through life hardships and optical thrown in there way. Have just bought the continuation of this series with the children grown into college age and hoping to also see into what is going on with the parents as you feel like you know them. this writer bring you in and makes you want to know what happens in their lives down the road. Love these kinds of books can't wait to read the other two series connected to this one.

[Emily Goodman]

Oh Kelly Elliott, how many times may I sing your praises and thank God for creating you so I could fall in love with the Wanted Family? People this is one of those slap this series in your face till you read it kind of series. Elliott writes in a way that you fall in love with these characters, invest in their (fictional?) lives and become a part of this family. I don't think there will ever be a series that I will ever love as much or be as attached to as the Wanted Series. I can not stress to you enough, how you should buy this book and buy any Kelly Elliott book. She is a phenomenal author who truly loves her fans. Please support her!!

[Lisa Guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit I am a Kelly Elliott junkie. Love her writing. Love her characters. Love the stories. I just love her. This collection of books is the ultimate collection for me. When I need a go to happy make me feel good book I go to WANTED. I love reading Gunner and Ellie's story. More than anything I love Gunner. He is the ultimate book boyfriend. So when this set was coming out with a bonus chapter for Gunner/Ellie, Ari/Jeff, and Heather/Josh I HAD to get this. Well it didn't disappoint. So happy that I got more of them. Plus now all books are under one button.

[Katie Montgomery · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series will have you hooked from the beginning and it's extremely hard to put down so be prepared to ignore any housework needing done !!
these amazing characters will have you an emotional mess as you follow them on their journey. Tears will be shed and there are moments where I wanted to put the book down as I was nervous to read on but soo glad I continued as the book is also filled with soo much laughter. I am a romantic at heart and this series will sweep you off of your feet and show you that true love isn't all hearts and flowers but damn well worth fighting for xx

[Tera Chastain (Co-Creator of The Book Bistro) · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are EPIC...there's no way I can write a proper review ..for every one..it'd be too long and frankly no body wants to read that ...so I'll just say ..you MUST get these..do yourself a favor ..one- click it NOW....Yes..you'll get attached ...you may cry ...you will certainly laugh...you'll enjoy a wonderful journey with these families!!!! Do it.....hurry...

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG i finished just in time!!... i loved the little teaser preview of without you and the small stories of ellie gunner jeff ari and heather, josh it was such a good litttle series shows how life in between being a child and teenager for the kids!!! now time for lark story woop !!!!

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say reading the individual books are brilliant but having them altogether is f'ing brilliant plus the bonus scenes are extra magical tho I wanted to slap Gunner for what he did to Ellie but brill extras
Another 5 stars for Kelly Elliott but she can do no wrong lol

[Rachel Humphries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had this box set gifted to me & I'm so glad I did. What an amazing series of books, I would love to live in the country on a ranch & have this gang as my friends. I didn't want it to end, looking forward to reading the books about the children next

[Sara Dietterick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most romantic series

This was absolutely the most romantic series I've ever read!! I just loved all the characters. I lost sleep multiple nights trying to read on. I look forward to the next series.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the Wanted series and purchased the box set for the additional stories. Love the wanted crew.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I have read and loved all of the WANTED series, this rating is for the short stories (the others are recorded separately) :)

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I freaking love these books, the bonus scenes, and the sneak peek of without youM

I freaking love all of Kelly's work!

[Laura's Book Addiction · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just brought it for will and Alex preview and I loved it

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books... They have it all, moments where you fall in love over and over again with sexy Cowboys. What I love is that it's never straight forward but they all fight for each others love.

[Amy Eppig bull · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED the short stories!!!

[Sarah Souders · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love rereading the wanted series... i also love the 3 short story u put in there.. and i cant wait for without you to come out

[Dedee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series!